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My Chicago Style Deep Dish is More “Chicago” Than Yours

My move to Chicago wasn't easy. It took me three months to find a job and about six before I had my own apartment. I wouldn't have been able to get by here without having some wonderful friends. ...

Where Do You Brunch?

Brunch – my favorite meal of the day; always the highlight of my weekend; the most perfect combination of sweet and savory and (drinks to) sip. In my ongoing ode to you, dear Brunch, I pay homage at ...

DIY Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

If I were told that I could only have one food for the rest of my life, it definitely would be pizza. If you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s you most likely only went out to eat if it was a special ...

How to Eat at Chicago Festivals

Chicago summer means festival season. Every weekend there is a different festival with between 25 to 100 food vendors to choose from. This past weekend I attended Windy City Smokeout, a BBQ and ...

Chicago's Farmers Market Season is Here

Farmers' market season is now open in Chicago, so here's a preview of some of my favorite local markets.

Chicago Hot Dogs, Hold the Ketchup

Each time my parents come to visit Chicago, I try to outdo their last trip. I fill it with new tours and restaurants and all things Chicago – luckily our vast city has a ton to offer, and I can ...

Hidden Treasure of Chicago

When you have a friend coming to Chicago for the first time, where do you take them? What places do you put on your "must see" list to make sure Chicago will leave a great impression? How about a ...

We're Hooked on Fish

Not fond of fish? It could be because the fish you've tried wasn't very good, or perhaps you weren't exactly sure how to cook it. In fact, finding good fish in the Midwest used to be a challenge. But ...

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My Chicago Style Deep Dish is More “Chicago” Than Yours

Where Do You Brunch?

DIY Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

How to Eat at Chicago Festivals

Chicago's Farmers Market Season is Here

Chicago Hot Dogs, Hold the Ketchup

Hidden Treasure of Chicago

We're Hooked on Fish

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